France by Bob Gibbons

France by Bob Gibbons

This new series of fabulously illustrated four-color natural history travel guides finally offers a practical and fun way to enjoy the wildlife and natural resources of a country. The guides consist of unique, authoritative descriptions of some two-hundred-plus sites to visit, complemented line drawings and photographs of individual animals and plants, spectacular photographs of landscapes, and paintings. Each book introduces the ecology, geology, and wildlife of the country it covers, then describes where to see its natural history at its best. The entries are based on intensive travel and research by the individual authors, all seasoned travelers with first-hand experience of the country they write about. Each guide includes practical information on access, maps, and appropriate field guides. Sites range in size from a few to thousands of acres, including National Parks, nature reserves, and common land, and all are open to the public.

The "Travellers' Nature Guides" are a new concept in travel books, addressing today's enhanced interest in ecology and the preservation of the countrysideFull of colour photographs, black and white line drawings and the charming colour illustrations from wildlife artist Michael Wood, they are a visual feast of France's natural heritage. Divided into regions, the local flora, fauna and landscape are described in depth, yielding little known facts pertinent to each specific area. For keen nature-lovers, children and people with an inquisitive natural mind, these are ideal holiday companions, giving a fullness to a visit other travel guides omit. And with the added overall emphasis on conservation, a lesson is to be learned, ensuring these wondrous places stay preserved for future generations to enjoy too. - Lucy Watson

Bob Gibbons is a well-known botanist, author, and tour guide living in Dorset who has traveled extensively over Europe and the world in search of wildlife. Wildflower Wonders, Bloomsbury Pocket Guide to Insects, and Bloomsbury Pocket Guide to Trees and Shrubs are among his earlier books.

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ISBN 13	9780198504313
ISBN 10	0198504314
Title	France
Author	Bob Gibbons
Series	Nature Guides
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2003-04-01
Number of pages	344
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